WILLIAM PARSONS

I am so sorry to have found Mr. Parson's obituary after recently searching online to locate him. I was fortunate enough to have this amazing man as my teacher, participating for 2 years in the Facing History, Facing Ourselves pilot at the Lincoln School in Brookline, Mass. He was passionate, innovative, and created a safe environment where young minds were able to feel and process this overwhelmingly powerful curriculum, impacting our perspective forever. I had the opportunity to visit him...

Dear Sylvia and family,

I was so sorry to learn of the loss of your husband William S. Parsons. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Please know that the family is in my prayers.

I work as Bill's secretary in the early days of his career when he became the Director of Education at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. He was a kind man, and a great listener who made you feel appreciated no matter who you were. He was always considerate of other people and a...

Sylvia, We are so very sad to hear of Bill's passing. He was an inspiration to so many people. We are so glad you came into our lives, we will cherish our memories of times spent together.

Judi and Bill Hornsey

Very dear Sylvia,

My heartfelt condolences to you and the rest of your family.

Bill made such a difference in his lifetime. I will always remember him with such fondness, respect, and admiration.

Much love,
Audrey

My Dear Sylvia,

My Dear Sylvia, This is Gladys Bohler, previous employee of NINDS.

Had I been in Maryland, I would have wanted to attend your dear husband's service.

I know you as a gentle loving spirit. I don't believe I ever met your husband, however, a reading of the obituary, demonstrates the wonderful person he was and continues to be through his contributions.

My best to you and your family. I wish for you only the best of what remains this year and the...

Dear Sylvia,
My heartfelt condolences to you.
Bill will be dearly missed.
Kevork Bardakjian

Dear Sylvia,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. May his memory be a blessing.

Sincerely,
Janice

Sylvia jan,
My condolences over Bill's passing. While his difficult journey is over, the challenge of adjustment now begins for you and other family members. I pray that God bring you comfort as you reflect back on the love you shared and the life of meaning and dedication that he lived.
Very sorry I will be out of the country at the time of the service. Much love to you at this time.

I heard William Parsons speak more than a decade ago at an event at Tufts University and briefly chatted with him afterwards.

He was a principled and very courageous man who shall be missed.